Squeegee System
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Service Manual – Clarke CA30 20B and 17E
11. Loosen both clamping thumbscrews
(K)
on the
rear strap
(L)
, and remove the strap from the
frame.
12. Remove the rear squeegee blade.
•
The squeegee can be rotated and/or flipped
3 times to expose a new edge (4 edges total)
to the lower front. If all 4 edges are worn,
replace the squeegee blade with a new one.
13. To replace the blade, it may be easier to stand
the squeegee frame upright.
14. Lay the squeegee blade
(M)
over the frame
(H)
, and make sure the tabs and slots
(J)
are
aligned.
15. Replace the strap
(L)
and retighten both
clamping thumbscrews equally until the strap
is tight against the frame.
16. Rest the squeegee assembly flat on the floor
and examine the edge of each blade (front/
rear) to make sure it is flat without any waves
(N)
.
•
Make this examination with the squeegee
assembly still removed from the machine.
There should be no unnecessary downward
force on the squeegee blades.
•
If there are waves, loosen the strap and
straighten the blade.
17. Examine both front and rear squeegee blades
to make sure they are the same height, and
that both blades rest flat on the floor when the
squeegee frame is sitting level.
•
Because the squeegee is curved, it is important that the blades be level with the frame, and then the
frame will be adjusted level to the floor in the next procedure.
18. Reinstall the squeegee assembly to the machine.
19. Perform the
Squeegee Trim Adjustment
described on page 58
K
L
J
M
L
N
I
